Modern houses and offices require reliable network solutions that grow with our digital needs. At Nedis, we understand that the boundary between home and office networks is blurring due to increasing remote work and the growing demand for stable connections.
Why business internet connections are much more expensive than home internet
The price difference between business and home connections can be significant, even with identical advertised speeds. This difference does not come out of nowhere - it lies in the fundamental differences in network architecture and service guarantees.
Business connections operate with a 1:1 oversubscription, which means companies always get the full advertised bandwidth. You pay for 100 Mbit/s? Then you actually get 100 Mbit/s. Home connections, on the other hand, are oversubscribed with ratios of 1:100 or higher. This means providers share the same bandwidth with many more users, causing actual speeds to drop drastically during peak hours.
Fiber optic has become the standard connection for business applications, with uptime guarantees of 99.9% and fixed IP addresses for critical business applications. This scalability ensures that growing companies can expand their network infrastructure without large investments. At Nedis, we offer professional computer and network solutions that bridge the gap between consumer and business networks, with routers and switches suitable for both environments.
WiFi 6 as the new standard for modern office environments
WiFi 6 revolutionizes office connectivity with 40% higher speeds than WiFi 5, improved stability, and the capacity to handle more devices simultaneously without performance degradation. This new standard effortlessly supports 100+ simultaneous users, which is essential for modern office environments where everyone works with multiple devices.
Seamless roaming between access points ensures that employees can move freely without connection interruptions. Walking from the meeting room to your desk? Your video call just keeps going. Guest networks protect sensitive company data while visitors still get secure internet access - a must-have for any modern office.
Cloud-based network management offers advantages over local management through central control over multiple locations. Our WiFi 6 dongle and other WiFi 6 compatible access points and switches and routers integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure, including solutions for guest networks and central management capabilities.
Managed WAN and point-to-point connections transform business networks
Managed WAN services connect multiple business locations with guaranteed stability, including 24/7 monitoring and security. These solutions eliminate the complexity of traditional network management by outsourcing to specialists. For companies with 3+ locations, this is often more efficient than individual internet connections per office.
Point-to-point connections offer direct, secure links between two locations with minimal latency - often under 5ms. This is essential for real-time applications and videoconferencing where every millisecond counts. Integrated security and firewalls ensure secure data transfer without worrying about external threats.
Flexible bandwidth scaling means your network grows with your business. Starting with 100 Mbit/s? No problem scaling up to 1 Gbit/s when needed. Nedis supports these enterprise solutions with professional network components such as managed switches and communication equipment that seamlessly connect to WAN infrastructures.
The meter cupboard curse: why wifi extenders are not a solution
Dutch houses often have the router in the meter cupboard - a location that results in signal loss of 50-70%. This leads to weak signals in attics and back rooms. Wifi extenders seem like the solution, but they halve the network speed and create unstable connections.
Concrete floors and metal constructions significantly block signals. A professional wifi survey with strategically placed access points offers superior coverage and performance. Alternatively, you can choose an AC1200 dongle with external antennas for improved range.
Mesh wifi systems form an effective alternative. These systems create one seamless network with multiple points that work intelligently together. Our mesh wifi systems and powerline adapters are more effective alternatives to traditional extenders, maintaining network speed and stability.
Internet speeds for remote workers: from single occupants to families with gamers
Remote workers need at least 50 Mbit/s for effective work - sufficient for video calls, cloud applications, and general internet use. Families with multiple users and activities, however, require 200-500 Mbit/s, depending on the number of simultaneous streams, gamers, and remote workers.
Internet needs per household vary greatly:
• Single remote worker: 50 Mbit/s
• Two working adults: 100 Mbit/s
• Family with streaming: 200 Mbit/s
• Intensive use with gaming: 500 Mbit/s
The choice between 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands determines range versus speed. 2.4 GHz penetrates walls better with a range up to 70 meters but offers lower speeds. 5 GHz is faster but has a limited range up to 35 meters. Modern routers support both bands simultaneously for optimal performance. For simple applications, an N300 dongle suffices, while demanding users benefit from an AC600 dual band dongle.
Our dual-band routers automatically switch between frequencies for optimal performance per device. Built-in QoS functions prioritize work traffic over entertainment, so your video call doesn't stutter when someone else watches Netflix. For extensive network connections, the right internet cables and cable accessories ensure a stable connection between all devices.